History: Formation and EPs
In 2011, half-brothers Zack Anderson (bass) and Cory Berry (drums), formerly of Radio Moscow, were in Iowa and met singer Elin Larsson, who was staying in California. Together they recorded two demo tracks and published them on YouTube, after which label "Crusher Records" offered them a deal. The band toured to Spain and France, where they met 16-year-old guitarist Dorian Sorriaux, whom they invited to Örebro and made a member of the band. The name of the band came from their friend, Jens Heide, who had a music blog called BluesPillz with obscure 60s and 70s underground music.
In May 2012 they released an EP called "Bliss", followed by the "Black Smoke" single in July. The band toured extensively during 2013 with appearances in Berlin's "Desertfest" in April, in Bad Kötzting's "Void Fest" and Geel's "Yellowstock Festival" in August, in Bonn's "Crossroads Festival" in October and Melbourne's "Cherry Rock Festival" in November 2013.
In July 2013, Blues Pills signed a contract with the "Nuclear Blast" label and released their "Devil Man" EP in October. Their appearance at the "Crossroads Festival" was recorded and released in the form of the "Live at Rockpalast" EP in March 2014.
The debut album
In July 2014 they released their first album, Blues Pills, the special edition of which included a DVD of their appearance in the "Hammer of Doom" festival from the year before. Shortly after the release of the first album, Cory Berry was replaced with new drummer André Kvarnström.
In the summer of 2014 they appeared in the "Sweden Rock Festival", in Gelsenkirchen's "Rock Hard Festival" in June and in the famous Montreux Jazz Festival in July 2014.
The album became successful in Europe, climbing to No. 4 in Germany and No. 10 in Switzerland, while it also reached British charts at No. 68.
2016–present: Lady in Gold
During the end of 2015 and the start of 2016, the band started writing and recorded for their second album. On 22 April, 2016, Blues Pills announced that Lady in Gold will be released on August 5, 2016 through Nuclear Blast Records with a ten track set-list.
In 2016, Blues Pills will tour with Kadavar, play festivals in the summer in North America and Europe followed by a UK tour in November.
Studio albums
Blues Pills (2014)
Lady in Gold (2016)
Little Sun
Blues Pills Lyrics
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And you got no place to go
From your eyes tears are falling
The other side is calling I'm the one who's left alone
Still remember when you told me
You'd never leave me on my own
Where are the ones I used to know
Mountains falling all around me
Deep blue oceans overflows
The ground is shaking underneath me
A spinning world without control
Little sun keep on shining
Though its hard you have to know
When the dark creeps up behind you Is when you really have to glow
Blues Pills's song Little Sun is a melancholic piece that explores the idea of loneliness and the importance of shining through the darkness. The opening lines, "When the night is dark and lonely, And you got no place to go", creates an image of an individual who is lost, who has no direction in life. The lines are repeated at the end of the verse, building emphasis on the idea of loneliness. The chorus of the song, "Little sun keep on shining, Though its hard you have to know, When the dark creeps up behind you Is when you really have to glow", encourages the listener to keep going, to keep shining their light even in the darkest of times.
The second verse of the song delves more into the past, evoking a sense of loss and reminiscence. The lines "Still remember when you told me, You'd never leave me on my own, Where are the ones I used to know" brings to mind memories of a friendship or relationship that has since been lost or ended. The mention of "mountains falling all around me" and "deep blue oceans overflows" adds to the somber atmosphere of the song. The final line of the verse, "A spinning world without control", is particularly striking, as it speaks to the chaos and unpredictability of life.
Overall, Little Sun is a song about hope in the face of despair, about persevering even when everything seems to be falling apart. The lyrics are poetic and introspective, inviting the listener to reflect on their own experiences with loneliness and loss.
Line by Line Meaning
When the night is dark and lonely
During the period of darkness and loneliness
And you got no place to go
Feeling lost without a destination
From your eyes tears are falling
Crying and showing vulnerability
The other side is calling I'm the one who's left alone
Feeling abandoned as the other side beckons
Still remember when you told me
Recalling past memories when someone promised to stay
You'd never leave me on my own
Someone promised to never leave alone
Where are the ones I used to know
Questioning the absence of familiar faces
Mountains falling all around me
Feeling overwhelmed by insurmountable challenges
Deep blue oceans overflows
Being inundated with emotions
The ground is shaking underneath me
Feeling unstable and unsure of footing
A spinning world without control
Feeling helpless in a world that is chaotic and unpredictable
Little sun keep on shining
Encouraging a small beacon of hope to continue glowing
Though its hard you have to know
Despite the difficulty, it's important to remember
When the dark creeps up behind you Is when you really have to glow
Being strong and radiant in the midst of darkness and fear
Contributed by Cole C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.